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Do i need an alignment??

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by tacoman101, Jul 18, 2009.

  1. Jul 18, 2009 at 6:18 AM
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    tacoman101

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    im getting the Tuff Country 4x4 Leveling Kit for my 1st Gen Tacoma, its going to raise my front end up 2 inches, would i need an alignment after
     
    tacoman101, Jul 18, 2009
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  2. Jul 18, 2009 at 6:21 AM
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    kevhogaz

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    kevhogaz Low Speed, High Drag

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    Yes you will.
     
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  3. Jul 18, 2009 at 6:37 AM
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    You'll need one for each side.:D
     
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  4. Jul 18, 2009 at 7:23 AM
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    x2 Get your alignments done.
     
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  5. Jul 18, 2009 at 7:31 AM
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    Just in the front.
     
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  6. Jul 18, 2009 at 8:04 AM
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    kevhogaz Low Speed, High Drag

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    I had a service writer at Mitsubishi, that would sell people the more expensive 4-wheel alignment on Montero Sports. They have a 3-link rear suspension, with coil springs, and no adjustments in the rear.

    No wonder they went out of business!
     
    kevhogaz, Jul 18, 2009
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